emphysematous

/ˌɛmfəˈsɛmətəs/
adjective
  1. Relating to or affected by emphysema.
    • The patient's emphysematous lungs showed significant damage on the X-ray.
    • The doctor explained that the emphysematous condition was irreversible.
    • Emphysematous changes in the lung tissue make it hard for oxygen to enter the blood.
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